5/9/15 – The day after Molly and her buddy McGee were rescued from the kill shelter, she had 9 kittens; all deformed and dead.  Molly and McGee were both taken to the vet for follow up I.V.’s and Molly was again examined for any post birth issues.  Here is an update from their foster mom, Patricia B.

5/9/15 – Good Morning Friends, This is how your donations are spent! Here is a happy update from our friend, Patricia, foster mom to the two cats rescued from the Humane Society of Macomb. Although, these babies are settling in to their wonderful foster home, homes are still needed for the many cats and kittens being dumped or found on the streets. Anyone interested in being a foster should go to our Friends of 4 Paws 1 Heartpage and let us know.Although we are not a rescue, we are often called on to assist and we have may partners we could match you up with. Here is Patricia’s update. ~ diana

5/8/15 – Update on the pregnant cat and male cat removed from the shelter earlier this week. Many of our friends saw the “Call Out For Help” posting last night in that the people who had taken in the cats were no longer able to keep them and there was a possibility of them being returned to a shelter. This morning while I was reviewing our page, I noticed that the posting was duplicated so I deleted one of them. Much to my surprise and angst, both postings were then deleted. Fortunately, Patricia B. stepped up to the plate as soon as she heard about the situation and my wonderful husband made an emergency delivery of a crate, blankets, towels, and a little food to help with another shelter survivor she took in. The two sweeties are safe and decompressing in their own room now. And, although Patricia is in for the long haul, if anyone has a quiet environment and would like to foster future rescued cats/kittens. please contact me at [email protected]. I will say that because Patricia has helped so much since the protests against the Shelby Township, Michigan shelter began, offers to foster are still very welcome. I just want to thank everyone who has offered to help. I did respond to the comments where appropriate before I noticed the duplication. If you did not see my comment and want to help somehow, please contact me at [email protected].

5/7/15 – Good Morning Friends! 4 Paws 1 Heart continues to help the animals being saved from the tortuous practices of the Humane Society of Macomb (not to be confused with the Michigan Humane Society or the Macomb County Animal Control Shelter). Remember that according to their 2013 report to the Michigan Department of Agriculture, 73% (998) of the cats who were unfortunate enough to find their way into this ‘shelter’ were killed and 35% (237) of the dogs were killed. This does not include what they identify as owner requests to euthanize which totaled 497 cats and 204 dogs. All of this killing, yet a little over $1.2 million was collected in 2013 through donations and interest on investments and the shelter itself identifies over $7 million in assets. Does it really cost that much to kill all of these animals??? Sorry to start your day this way but this is important and we will be communicating ways for you to make a difference in all of your communities where similar activities are going on. BUT, in the meantime, I want to introduce you to these two very sweet, very scared, and very abused cats. Somehow they found their way into the shelter on April 21, 2015 and kept in the ‘euthanasia room’ until they were rescued on May 5. This cannot be confirmed by me but allegedly they were not fed the entire time. I will say that from the condition of the animals, it is likely that, if they were fed, it was sparingly. One cat is a full grown male weighing under 6 lbs., the other cat was a pregnant female. The day after they were pulled, they were taken to the vet and put on IV fluids. The next day, the female gave birth to 5 dead and deformed kittens! Although photos were taken in case we ever get to a point where criminal charges can be filed, you can trust me that the photos are heartbreaking. Both cats were once again taken to the vet yesterday for more IV fluids and for mom to be checked. Please, please be part of the solution and not part of the problem. ~ diana

5/6/15 – We are in full blown kitten and ‘cat dumping’ season. Why do people think it is ok to throw out their cats when they no longer want them or can care for them. Domesticated cats cannot fend for themselves as feral cats are able to do. Also, we’ve made this plea several times, please be a part of the solution. Do whatever you can to support spay/neuter. Whether it is donating funds to groups who pay for spaying/neutering, helping with trap/neuter/return efforts, supplying traps, fostering, helping your neighbor who may not be able to afford the expense, or just educate as to the importance. One female cat can reproduce as early as 4 months old and can have litters of an average of 3 to 7 kittens THREE times a year. You don’t have to know high level math to understand why, once again, these poor innocents are exploding at the seams. Here are seven kittens born to a feral mom. The feral mom and the kittens are safe in a foster home and the very feral mom will be released after she is finished nursing and has been spayed. In the mean time look at the condition of these poor babies, each one of them have upper respiratory infections that 4 Paws 1 Heart is taking care of. Please help those who can’t help themselves. ~ diana

5/4/15 ` Helllloooooo peeps! Ok, clearly not my most flattering side, thanks for that MOM!!!! But, I wanted you to see my progress! You see how Im bending my back legs to go forward? And my tail is up and fluffy??? Dont I look like Im in stealth mode??? You can see Im just itching to take off on my own!!!! Thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart, Dr. Kern atPawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Therapy for Pets, and all your love & encouragement I just know that day will come!!! Meow for Now! Love, Chance